As real-time strategy games have their moment in the sun on the Xbox 360, the question of control always lingers. Can a controller simulate a mouse and keyboard properly to play an RTS?
The answer is no. It can't. That's why developers are rethinking the way RTS games handle on consoles and so far they've been pretty successful. Now the question is based on speed. Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath introduces a new scheme to the mix hoping to correct that problem with the new Command Stick. Promising to reduce the amount of clicking required to complete simple tasks like building your base and training new units, the Command Stick is expected to speed up the overall experience of the console RTS.
The video is embedded in low quality above, but for those purists who need to see it in HD jump over to Big Download and download the full trailer in its high-resolution hotness.
Reader Comments (9)
Posted: May 26th 2008 4:23PM (Unverified) said
It does look a hell of a lot more efficient than the old C&C method, pressing right on the dpad like 10 times to get to the more important structures got old fast. Makes me wonder why nobody thought of this years ago. Let's just hope that this wheel allows you to set waypoints on the fly too. Going back to base for the units you just built doesn't seem much better than going back there to build them
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Posted: May 26th 2008 4:24PM (Unverified) said
Also how can't I comment on Xav's posts the first time? I always have to copy my message and then try to post it again. Quite inconvenient :(
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Posted: May 26th 2008 4:56PM (Unverified) said
OH here is a thought???
How about a FREAKING MOUSE AND KEYBOARD FOR MY 360????
And NO IT WON'T MAKE IT A PC!!!
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How about a FREAKING MOUSE AND KEYBOARD FOR MY 360????
And NO IT WON'T MAKE IT A PC!!!
Posted: May 26th 2008 5:50PM (Unverified) said
It's a console...that's the entire point of a console. To play games from the comfort of your recliner on your tv. Unless you happen to have a chair with a built in mousepad it's going to be awkward.
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Posted: May 26th 2008 9:01PM (Unverified) said
This vid just give me great hope that C&C:RA3 is going to be the best RTS ever made. Plus I might not have to get it for my ever so fast VISTA powered Dell.
As for the keyboard n mouse thing... it would be nice but it aint gonna happen
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As for the keyboard n mouse thing... it would be nice but it aint gonna happen
Posted: May 27th 2008 1:41AM (Unverified) said
It's not like this system hasn't been implemented before though. Although it has a couple more levels in it, it's the same system as the ratchet and clank weapons selector... on the PS2 =\
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Posted: May 27th 2008 3:01AM annoynimous said
mouse and keyboard support coming soon as well, gonna feel weird with these innovations but hey, it feels even more comfortable with mouse now that everything is simplified woot! can't wait....
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